Dog Handler / Animal Attendant

Location: Collingwood, VIC – close to Melbourne CBD

Employment: Part-time or Full-time

Pay: Applicable award rates

Sponsorship: May be considered for suitable candidates who meet the relevant eligibility requirements

We are looking for reliable, energetic and committed Dog Handlers / Animal Attendants to join a busy dog daycare environment in Collingwood, conveniently located near Melbourne CBD.

This is a genuinely hands-on role. You will spend much of your day supervising and managing approximately 15–20 dogs within a play area, while maintaining a safe, clean and positive setting.

Loving dogs is important, but loving dogs alone is not enough. You need to be prepared for the physical and practical side of professional animal care, including cleaning, managing different dog behaviours and being active throughout your shift.

Key Responsibilities

- Supervise and manage groups of approximately 15–20 dogs.
- Monitor behaviour and interactions between dogs.
- Recognise signs of stress, aggression, illness or unsafe behaviour.
- Safely redirect or separate dogs when necessary.
- Clean play areas, floors, equipment and animal waste throughout the day.
- Assist with feeding and general animal care where required.
- Maintain high standards of hygiene and workplace safety.
- Follow individual animal-care instructions and workplace procedures.
- Report behavioural, health and safety concerns to management.
- Assist with general opening, closing and operational duties.

Who We're Looking For The right candidate will be reliable, physically fit,



confident around dogs of different sizes and temperaments, willing to work hard and comfortable with cleaning and other practical duties. Previous experience in dog daycare, kennels, boarding facilities, veterinary clinics, animal shelters, grooming businesses, animal training or similar environments will be highly regarded.

Hours, Pay & Sponsorship

Both part-time and full-time opportunities may be available, depending on the candidate's availability and the employer's operational requirements. Working hours and the final employment arrangement will be discussed directly with the employer.

Employees will be paid in accordance with the applicable Australian award rates and employment conditions.

For suitable candidates who meet the relevant skills, experience, English, visa and other eligibility requirements, employer sponsorship may also be considered. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and would be assessed individually based on the candidate's background and the employer's requirements.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a short introduction explaining:

- Your previous experience working with dogs or other animals.
- Your availability for part-time or full-time work.
- Your current Australian visa/work-right status, if applicable.
- Any relevant animal-care, handling or training qualifications.

If you're prepared to work hard, learn and take genuine responsibility for the dogs in your care, we'd like to hear from you. Pay: $61,774.67 – $87,501.16 per year

Work Location: In person

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